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Fresh green beans sautéed with butter and almonds and finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice makes a delicious green bean almondine!
Fresh green bean almondine is perfect for an elegant dinner or a casual get together. During the winter months I start to crave fresh veggies.
These green beans are easy to make and you will impress your guests and your family.
What’s not to love? Butter, garlic, almonds, fresh squeezed lemon juice, oh and green beans!
What is Almondine?
Almondine simply means with almonds. The word amandine also describes dishes cooked with almonds. Why the difference? Almondine is typically used in the US while amandine is European.
The restaurant I used to work at always said amandine when describing a dish. Our chef was from Austria…plus I think it sounds a bit fancier! Almondine or amandine or just green beans with almonds, it’s delicious!
Fresh green beans are usually available year round in the produce section of most grocery stores. Make certain you select the very best beans.
How do I Trim Green Beans?
- Grab a handful of beans
- Line up one end of green beans
- Cut off the stem part of the bean
- Turn around to other side
- Cut off the tail end of the bean
How do I make Green Bean Almondine?
Wash and trim green beans
Blanch in a pot of boiling water for 2 minutes
Remove from boiling water and add to a large bowl filled with ice water
Melt butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Add almonds and cook 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
In same pan, add garlic
Add beans. Saute for 5-7 minutes until beans are heated through.
Add almonds and stir.
Turn off heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over beans.
Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Make ahead Tips
- Wash and trim beans
- Blanch beans in boiling water and then place into an ice bath
- Drain beans
- Place beans in a covered container and refrigerate until needed
- Follow remaining steps in recipe
Do I have to use butter?
No, you don’t have to use butter. You can use equal amounts of olive oil or margarine if you prefer.
Serve these beans with any of these great recipes:
- Citrus Glazed Ham
- Smoked Baby Back Ribs
- Grilled Chicken Breasts
- Stuffed Chicken Breasts
- Pan Fried Walleye
- Beer Battered Fish
If you are looking for other great vegetable dishes, try these sauteed sugar snap peas, gingered beets and these ginger carrots. Other delicious side dishes include sweet potato gratin and cranberry sauce.
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Green Bean Almondine
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans (washed and trimmed)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 lemon
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook beans for 2 minutes in boiling water. Water should be at a rolling boil before you add beans.
- Drain beans in a colander and then cool in a bowl of cold water. Once cooled drain beans again. Remove all excess water from beans.
- In a large saute pan, melt butter. Once melted add almonds.
- Cook over low heat until slightly browned. 3-4 minutes. Remove almonds.
- In same pan add garlic and beans.
- Continue cooking until beans are heated through.
- Add almonds and stir.
- Turn off heat, squeeze 1/2 lemon over top.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately
Video
Notes
- Wash and trim beans
- Blanch beans in boiling water and then place into an ice bath
- Drain beans
- Place beans in a covered container and refrigerate until needed
- Follow remaining steps in recipe
Nutrition
This recipe was originally posted in December of 2015. The pictures have been updated and a video has been added.
Green Bean Almondine Recipe Adapted From Fine Cooking.
37 Comments
Natalie
September 20, 2018 at 9:21 pmCan olive oil or margarine be used instead of butter?
Kathy
September 21, 2018 at 4:46 amHi Natalie,
Yes! You could substitute olive oil or margarine! Happy cooking! 🙂
Phyllis
January 1, 2017 at 6:07 pmI made this tonight to go with the Pork and Sauerkraut to ring in the new year, and it was delicious! I blanched the green beans ahead of time and just threw them in the pan with the almonds and butter when the time came. They were a big hit! Thanks for the recipe. Definitely a keeper!
Kathy
January 3, 2017 at 8:36 pmThanks, Phyllis! I’m glad you love it as much as I do!
Michelle Ferrand
December 4, 2016 at 9:13 amThis looks so easy! And delicious! And like something l’d make for dinner!
YUM!
Kathy
December 4, 2016 at 2:49 pmIt really is easy and delicious! Give it a try 🙂
Christine
December 3, 2016 at 7:24 amGreen beans have such great flavor. Love recipes like this that let all that flavor come through!
Kathy
December 3, 2016 at 11:48 amThanks, Christine! They really are great!
Erin
December 1, 2016 at 1:08 pmA fresh & healthy side dish! Beats plain old green beans any day.
Kathy
December 1, 2016 at 8:22 pmThanks, Erin! These green beans are a great side dish! They definitely beat plain old green beans!
Angie
March 7, 2016 at 7:26 pmSimple and nice :)! Perfect dish for a vegetarian. Thanks Kathy!
Kathy
March 7, 2016 at 8:37 pmPerfect for everyone!
Manali @ CookWithManali
December 31, 2015 at 9:49 amgreen beans & almonds are really good together, these look fantastic Kathy! Have a great 2016! 🙂
Kathy
January 2, 2016 at 6:09 amThanks, Manali! Happy New Year to you too!
Laura @ Raise Your Garden
December 31, 2015 at 4:46 amI didn’t know you worked at a restaurant Kathy…how nifty is that!?!? Anyhow, these green beans look fabulous. I will be giving them a whirl tonight, doing the easy thing and making a ham. Then we’re going to that Snoopy movie finally. I will definitely be trying the lemon bit, that’s new for me. As for the butter…haha…there’s no subbing for me =) Have a fabulous New Year with your family!!!
Kathy
December 31, 2015 at 5:45 amMy restaurant experience is from way back when….back in the college days. I learned lots from working there and still use some ideas I learned. Happy New Year!
karrie @ Tasty Ever After
December 30, 2015 at 9:01 amPerfect side dish for NYE. We are staying in this year and having friend s over for dinner. I was going to do a simple roasted asparagus because couldn’t think of anything else, but now i have your recipe! YAY!! Plus, it’s fancy looking and will impress everyone 🙂
Kathy
December 31, 2015 at 6:08 amI hope you give it a try! Happy New Years!
Kate @ Framed Cooks
December 30, 2015 at 6:31 amThese look scrumptious, and just right for the Whole 30 I am about to start in January – I’ll just sub some ghee for the butter. Thanks for the recipe!
Kathy
December 31, 2015 at 6:13 amPerfect! I love that you can make simple changes and still enjoy delicious food!